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25 | Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Ketki Desai conducted a Virtual pre-licensing inspection (Relocation) today. Licensee Pathagamage, H Aruni, guided analyst on a tour of the new home via Face time. Per Licensee, family members residing in the home are 3 adults only. The licensee is requesting a small family childcare home license. Per licensee, operation hours will be Monday to Friday, 6:00AM to 6:00PM. Licensee states that she will care for children 3 months -6 years of age.
All areas identified on the facility sketch were inspected, including but not limited to, off limit areas. This is a two-story home that consists of 3 bedrooms, 2 and a half restroom, living room, kitchen, dining area, backyard and a garage. There is a stairway in the home which has a child safety gate making it inaccessible to children.
Areas that will be used by children were inspected for safety, comfort, cleanliness, telephone service (cell phone), ventilation and heating. The home has a center Air /Heating system, the A/C unit is installed in the backyard with an installed fenced barrier around it. There is a fireplace in the day care area, and it has been covered with complete dry wall and a wooden shelf cabinet is placed in front serving as a safe barrier.
Detergents, cleaning compounds, medicines, sharp objects and hazardous items that can pose a danger to children are inaccessible in areas designated for children. The licensee states (that there are no poisons on the premises). Licensee was advised that any poisons must be locked with a key or combination lock.
Based on the Facility Sketch submitted, areas off limits to children and parents are: Second level of the home, three bedrooms, two bathrooms, garage and kitchen are inaccessible to children, Licensee has locked stopper latches installed on the closets and cabinets. Second level of the home is made inaccessible by placing a wooden child safety gate. Kitchen is off limits and a child safety gate has been installed across the dining room making the kitchen area inaccessible to children. Licensee understands that licensing staff may have access to off-limit areas during inspection visit if necessary. Page 1 |